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From early success as a Portage Collegiate Institute (PCI) Saint to overcoming multiple injuries and redefining her path, athlete Simone Crevier has never let setbacks slow her down. She recently capped off her final year at the University of Manitoba (UM) by earning the prestigious Spirit of the Bison award in recognition of a journey marked by hard work, determination, and an unshakable will to keep moving forward. 

As Monday marks the start of a new week and the arrival of spring, students in Portage la Prairie are dusting off their bikes and scooters for their daily commutes to school. With warmer weather enticing kids back onto two wheels, local principals are emphasizing safety protocols and theft prevention to ensure a smooth transition to active transportation.

Safety first: Helmets, locks, and bike lanes

Fort la Reine School principal Matt Harkness urges students to prioritize safety as biking season kicks off.

A 34-year-old local man remains in custody following his arrest on weapons-related charges and outstanding orders, RCMP confirmed.

On March 31, 2025, Portage la Prairie RCMP responded to reports of a person waving a weapon while walking along 6th Street NW. Officers located a suspect matching the provided description on 11th Street NW after a brief pursuit on foot.

A search of the man revealed a weapon in his possession.

The suspect faces the following charges:

• Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is promising to tighten financial transparency rules for elected officials — and is using that promise to take aim at Liberal Leader Mark Carney.

Poilievre told a press conference in Ottawa on Sunday that if his party forms government, he'll ban what he calls "shadow lobbying."

Laughter, bouncing jump ropes, and the pitter-patter of sneakers filled North Memorial School this week as students leaped into action for the “Jumping for Jack” fundraiser. The event, organized in tandem with Portage Collegiate Institute (PCI) was embraced by North Memorial’s younger learners, who together raised funds for Central Plains Cancer Services and a local four-year-old boy, Jack, battling leukemia.

The Herman Prior Activity Centre’s Men’s Coffee Crew — a group of retirees who meet weekday mornings — transitions to the Portage Golf Club starting Monday for its summer season.

Regular Ray Wiebe reflects on the group’s dynamic as they navigate lighthearted banter and global anxieties.

Winter routines, summer shifts

The crew of roughly 20 has gathered at the centre since fall, enjoying breakfasts and casual debates. Wiebe credits volunteers for fostering a welcoming space:

Donald Paschke from Carberry was reported missing to RCMP on April 12, and has since been located deceased.

Investigation continues awaiting word from the autopsy.

RCMP express their thoughts toward the his family, friends, and community during this time of hardship.

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Blue Hills RCMP are urgently seeking the public’s help to locate Donald Paschke, a 78-year-old man reported missing from his home on Main Street in Carberry.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre promised to cut red tape and step up support for veterans Saturday, while Liberal Leader Mark Carney pledged to make visiting national parks and museums more affordable for Canadian families.

Poilievre unveiled his party's plan for veterans during a press conference in Nepean, the suburban Ottawa community that contains the neighbouring ridings where he and Carney are running. 

Carney did not have any public events scheduled. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh's itinerary shows he will hold an evening event in Timmins, Ont.

The Portage Regional Landfill presented a new Leachate Management Plan to the Rural Municipality (RM) of Portage la Prairie at the recent RM meeting, outlining critical upgrades to contain contaminated liquids and protect local water sources. Landfill Manager Robert Pohl details the four-phase initiative and is excited to move forward so that the landfill can fulfill its role in meeting federal environmental standards and mitigating risks posed by toxic leachates.

The Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba (IIU) has closed its investigation into the death of a man following a police shooting on Sandy Bay First Nation in April, announcing no charges will be filed against the involved officer.